Caretaker

Post Title: Caretaker

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St. Ethelbert’s RCP, Bolton

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 56 Actual Salary £18,461 - £18,754 (£25,583- £25,989 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Monday-Friday (7am 11am 4pm-6pm) Term Time Only + 10 days

Hours per week: 30

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 11^th May 2026

St. Ethelbert’s RC Primary School is currently seeking a Caretaker. St. Ethelbert’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive community, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the school building and its grounds, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and a safe environment for all its users. Our caretaker is responsible for opening and closing the school site each day and providing out of hours emergency access if necessary. We are looking for someone who can undertake minor repairs and maintenance, as well as keep accurate records, both written and digital.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has experience of being a Caretaker and/or experience of working in maintenance/trades
• Has the ability to use judgement to interpret information and make decisions
• Has the ability to complete documentation essential for the duties of the post
• Has the ability to undertake tasks that require physical effort, e.g. lifting, porterage duties, working at height
• Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues and children

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

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Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Interview date: 14^th May 2026 PM